AJ
Griffin
F · HOU · Below average
- PAL
- 39
- WAR
- 1.1
- PTS
- 8.9
2022-23№ 57 / 102
AJ Griffin
#14F
Houston Rockets
Biography
- Team
- Houston Rockets
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 6' 6"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Born
- August 25, 2003 (23)
- Birthplace
- White Plains, NY
- College
- Duke
- Draft
- 2022: Rd 1, Pk 16 (ATL)
- Experience
- 2nd Season
- Status
- Free Agent
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Atlanta Hawks | 20 | 0 | 8.6 | 0.9-3.1 | 29.0 | 0.5-2.0 | 25.6 | 0.1-0.1 |
| 2022-23 | Atlanta Hawks | 72 | 12 | 19.5 | 3.4-7.4 | 46.5 | 1.4-3.6 | 39.0 | 0.6-0.7 |
AJ Griffin: our analysis
2022-23 season: 72 GP, 8.9 PTS, 2.1 REB, 1.0 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR 1.1 (57th of 102) · PAL 39, below average.
In 2022-23, AJ Griffin, 23, posts a PAL Rating of 39 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 1.1 ranks 57th among 102 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: shooting (83, well above average). On the other hand, rebounding (6, among the weakest in the league) and defense (36, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: defensive BPM (-0.5).
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Forwards
NBA stats →Points
8.9
Rebounds
2.1
Assists
1.0
TS%
57.7 %
Usage
17.9 %
PER
12.6
WS/48
.075
On/off +/−
+3.8
Minutes
19.5
Games
72
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
1.4
80% of cases: -0.6 to 3.3
Points/game
10.0
Games
72
WAR 2022-23
1.1
The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2022-231.1 WAR · 1.6 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
+25 · 19 y.o. · usually still improving
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022-23
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
71
Established regular
- SCO
- Scoring
- 75
- SHT
- Shooting
- 83
- FIN
- Finishing
- 62
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 70
- BAL
- Ball security
- 86
- REB
- Rebounding
- 62
- DEF
- Defense
- 71
- DUR
- Durability
- 80
- EX
- Experience
- —
Why these ratings?Hide details
- SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
- SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
- FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
- PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
- BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
- REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
- DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA
WAR and PAL Rating, 2022-23
How we rate →WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2022-23 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
16.8 pi
25th percentile
At the rim
63.0 %
8th percentile
Rim share
10.1 %
8th percentile
Midrange
37.5 %
49th percentile
Three-point
.390
72th percentile
3PA share
48.6 %
65th percentile
Corner threes
40.8 %
61th percentile
Free throws
.894
98th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 | @ IND | L 157-115 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-14 | 0-5 |
| Apr 13 | @ MIN | L 109-106 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-1 |
| Jan 31 | vs LAL | W 138-122 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Jan 25 | @ GSW | L 134-112 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Jan 21 | vs CLE | L 116-95 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Jan 14 | vs WAS | L 127-99 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Jan 13 | vs IND | L 126-108 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Jan 6 | @ IND | L 150-116 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Dec 12 | vs DEN | L 129-122 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Nov 29 | @ CLE | L 128-105 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-8 | 0-4 |
AJ Griffin: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does AJ Griffin average in 2022-23?
AJ Griffin averages 8.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game in 72 games in 2022-23.
How old is AJ Griffin?
AJ Griffin is 23 years old: he was born on August 25, 2003.
How tall is AJ Griffin, and how much does he weigh?
AJ Griffin is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 220 lb (100 kg).
Where is AJ Griffin from?
United States: AJ Griffin was born in White Plains, NY, in the United States.
What team does AJ Griffin play for?
AJ Griffin plays for the Houston Rockets in the NBA, at F, wearing number 14.
How good is AJ Griffin?
AJ Griffin produced 1.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23, 62nd of 102 players at his position in the NBA. His PAL rating is 39 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is AJ Griffin a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 62nd of 102 players at his position in the NBA in 2022-23. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Where was AJ Griffin drafted?
AJ Griffin was drafted in 2022 by ATL, in round 1 (pick 16 of the round).
What is AJ Griffin's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at 1.4 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
